Hi, If you are coming to the WBGT AGM, could you please let the Secretary know in advance so that we can arrange suitable COVID-19 spacing. Please do not reply to this email. Send your RSVP to the Secretary by email ( secretary@woodenboatguildtas.org.au or david@dedwards.id.au ) or by phone or SMS to 0419 405 934.…
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Morrison family history
Hi, This story was on ABC TV on the night of 25 June 2020 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-26/tasmanian-wild-water-rapids-morrison-family-huon-pine-gordon/12388696 David
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Guild rowing at Geilston Bay Sunday 21 June 2020
ROWING DAY CANCELLED DUE TO UNFRIENDLY WEATHER. PERMISSION GIVEN TO STAY TUCKED-UP IN BED! Join members for the first Guild outing since CORVID-19. The details are as follows: Location for boat launching: The boat ramp at the head of Geilston Bay near the Geilston Bay Boat Club. date/time: Sunday 21 June 2020 - winter solstice.…
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WBGT Inc. Muirlands January 2020 Camp and Boating weekend
WBGT Inc. Muirlands January 2020 Camp and Boating weekend January 11th and 12th 2020 Muirlands, Little Swanport January Camp previously held at “Lil Swanee” in early January will be held at “Muirland Homestead” owned by Peter and Fiona, dear friends of Allister. Camping is allowed on the Muirland property, see the December Skeg for directions…
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Fwd: ASMA Floor talk
Hi, This is a free event at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania. ASMA Exhibition Floor Talk The Australian Society of Marine Artists proudly present their 2019 National Exhibition in the Carnegie Gallery at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania. The exhibition showcases a variety of works focusing on Australia and Tasmania’s connection to the marine environment.…
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Terra Linna Seafarers 2019
It was decided to have Terra Linna attend the Bellerive Seafarers Festival 2019, so plans were made which involved getting from Price of Wales Marina to Bellerive Marina. I had arranged with the BYC for the use of a casual berth and with a crew consisting of Kerry Watson, Peter Dempsey, John Parker and myself…
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Gordon Dedication Seafarers Festival Bellerive 2019
[video width="640" height="360" mp4="https://www.woodenboatguildtas.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Naming-Of-Piners-Punt-_Gordon_.mp4"][/video] This is the video from Sunday we have had trouble with the audio but we have done the best we have with the circumstances. We may need to republish this at a later date.
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Cornelia Rescue Pt1
As most members are aware the Guild has accepted a net-boat called Cornelia as a Guild boat. It is hoped that Cornelia will be used as a tow boat for Terra Linna and maybe also be available as a safety boat on occasions. Cornelia has a Kingbilly carvel planked hull and is designed as a…
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